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Ashley  Vontrise

Ashley Vontrise

Willingboro,NJ

Summary

A dedicated vocalist is eager to apply leadership and musical abilities, offering 25-plus years of related experience in church and secular environments. Church influenced the sound, and leading Praise and Worship exposed the gifting of arranging music and fostering team collaboration. The goal is to enhance musical experiences through multicultural sensitivity and creative vision. Proven expertise in conflict resolution and continuous improvement, ensuring engaging and spiritually enriching service. I am intentional about song selection and passionate about inspiring the audience with my heartfelt and soulful sound.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Praise and Worship Leader

First Baptist Church of Brownsville
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led and inspired worship team members and guided the team in following church processes, guidelines, and mission.
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Maintained repository of music and resources, ensuring efficient preparation for services and events.
  • Organized special worship events for Easter and Christmas, drawing in large numbers of attendees beyond regular congregation.
  • Balanced traditional and contemporary worship elements, catering to diverse musical tastes within congregation.
  • Engaged with congregation through regular feedback sessions, adapting worship styles to meet their spiritual needs.
  • Improved team dynamics and performance with regular, constructive feedback sessions.
  • Simplified song selection process, aligning it more closely with pastor's message themes, for more cohesive worship experience.
  • Enhanced congregation's worship experience by selecting and arranging contemporary and traditional music that resonated with diverse age groups.
  • Led rehearsals to ensure musical excellence and cohesive team performance, fostering deeper sense of community.
  • Collaborated with pastors and ministry leaders to develop cohesive and spiritually enriching worship experiences.
  • Maintained a comprehensive music library, ensuring all necessary sheet music, chord charts, and lyrics were readily available for rehearsals and services.
  • Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
  • Implemented effective strategies for conflict resolution within the team when disagreements or misunderstandings arose among members.

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Regent
Brooklyn, NY
06.2011

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Vocal experience
  • Vocal range
  • Vocal expertise
  • Songwriting
  • Stage presence
  • Song Selection
  • Arranging music
  • Creative vision
  • Improvisational Skills
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teaching
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural relevance
  • Multicultural Sensitivity

Repertoire

Love On Top - Beyonce

Jill Scott - He Loves Me

You are so Beautiful - Joe Cocker

Do for Love - Bobby Caldwell

Don't Know Why - Norah Jones

Happy - Pharrell

Weak - SWV

Tell Me Something Good - Chaka Khan

Bruno Mars -  Uptown Funk 

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Valerie - Amy Winehouse 

Rock With You - Michael Jackson

The Way Loves Goes - Brian McKnight

Boogie - Tweet

Share My World - Mary J. Blige

Coney Island - Taylor Swift

September - Earth With and Fire




Timeline

Praise and Worship Leader

First Baptist Church of Brownsville
04.2022 - 01.2024

Master of Arts - Pastoral Counseling

Regent University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

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Ashley Vontrise